New York Knicks – Denver Nuggets: The Joker at MSG
The Knicks welcome the Nuggets to Madison Square Garden in a heavyweight clash — East No.2 versus West No.3. On paper it’s the kind of marquee game that sells tickets: stars, tidy role players and a proper arena. Minor snag: both teams are on the second night of a back-to-back, so legs could be heavy. Still, expect an entertaining show.
New York Knicks: Why not eight straight? 
After a flat spell through most of January, the Knicks have snapped back into form and now sit on the NBA’s longest active winning run, tied with the Hornets at seven straight. Mike Brown’s men have beaten direct rivals like the Raptors (119-92) and the 76ers (112-109), and taken down Western playoff-caliber teams like the Lakers (112-100).
Seven wins in a row is a reminder: the Knicks aren’t second in the East by accident. Look at the numbers — 7th-ranked offense (117.9), 6th-ranked defense (111.8), 3rd in rebounds (46.5) and 10th in assists (27.0). They do everything, driven by their All-Star duo Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns.
INJURY REPORT : Mitchell Robinson (questionable) – Miles McBride (questionable) – Mohamed Diawara (questionable) – Josh Hart (questionable)
Denver Nuggets: a tough back-to-back 
The Nuggets got Nikola Jokic back at just the right moment, because their schedule has sharpened over the last three games. They beat the Clippers for Jokic’s return (122-109) but then fell to the Thunder (111-121) and the Pistons (121-124), which has opened the door for the Rockets in the Western standings. This back-to-back against the Knicks is one they can’t afford to lose if they want to avoid slipping into a three-game skid, especially after losses to teams they might see in the playoffs.
Still without Aaron Gordon and Cam Johnson, Denver remains the league’s second-best offense behind Oklahoma City, averaging 120.0 points per game. The Jamal Murray–Nikola Jokic pick-and-roll is near impossible to stop, and it’s only a matter of time before the triple MVP starts piling up mammoth triple-doubles again.
INJURY REPORT : Aaron Gordon (OUT) – Cam Johnson (OUT)
NBA Prediction New York Knicks vs Denver Nuggets
Over 223.5 points
Both teams have elite offenses — you saw it in their last games (New York 132, Denver 121). With the main scorers healthy and on the court, expect each side to hover around its usual output tonight at Madison Square Garden. On the second night of a back-to-back, offenses usually have the edge over tired defenses. Home-court gives the Knicks a slight edge, and they’ve got a seven-game streak to protect.
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